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• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

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